How to Pronounce "broody"
word
ˈbɹudi
BROO-dee
bɹˈuːdi
BROO-dee
Definition
Describes someone who is quiet and thoughtful, often appearing sad or lost in thought. In animals, especially hens, it refers to wanting to sit on eggs to hatch them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹudi
British English
bɹˈuːdi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BROO-dee
UK
BROO-dee
Listen in Context
She looked broody as she stared out the window.
The hen is broody and refuses to leave her eggs.
He became broody after reading the old letters.
He's been acting really broody lately, just sitting quietly and thinking.